5. Tissues and the Primary Growth of Stems

Concepts
Basic Types of Cells and Tissues

• Parenchyma
• Collenchyma
• Sclerenchyma

External Organization of Stems
Internal Organization of Stems

• The Arrangement of Primary Tissues
  • Epidermis
  • Cortex
  • Vascular Tissues
  • Xylem
  • Phloem
  • Vascular Bundles

Stem Growth and Differentiation
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